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Pecan vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pecan and mozzarella different?

  • Pecan is higher in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pecan is 130% higher.
  • Pecan has less saturated fat.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than mozzarella (27).

Nuts, pecans and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pecan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.6%
Contains more IronIron +912%
Contains more CopperCopper +4344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pecan
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +320.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1317.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +742.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4146.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Mozzarella DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 196%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.509g 141%
Copper 1.2mg 0.027mg 130%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 4.844g 90%
Fats 71.97g 17.1g 84%
Calcium 70mg 731mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.02mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Fiber 9.6g 0g 38%
Protein 9.17g 27.5g 37%
Phosphorus 277mg 524mg 35%
Iron 2.53mg 0.25mg 29%
Magnesium 121mg 26mg 23%
Selenium 3.8µg 15.7µg 22%
Saturated fat 6.18g 10.867g 21%
Calories 691kcal 280kcal 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.34mg 16%
Vitamin A 3µg 137µg 15%
Zinc 4.53mg 3.13mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.08mg 10%
Potassium 410mg 95mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.12mg 7%
Carbs 13.86g 3.1g 4%
Choline 40.5mg 18.4mg 4%
Folate 22µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.8µg 1%
Sodium 0mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan Mozzarella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pecan
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.